pratttribune.com http://www.pratttribune.com/section/Events pratttribune.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 20:00:49 +0000 Engines will roar at weekend car show http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130523/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130529583/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 9:08:19 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130523/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130529583/-1/Events Memories of a more innocent time will spring to life when the Pratt City Fire Department Cruise and (car) Show hits the city for two days this weekend.
The roar of muscle car engines will again be heard on Main Street and First Street on Friday when entrants take part in a cruise through the city, said Todd Hoffman, event organizer.
Entrants will start gathering at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at the Pratt Fire [...]]]>
Memorial Day services planned http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130520/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130529975/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 11:19:43 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130520/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130529975/-1/Events Dr. William Wojciechowski will be the speaker at a Memorial Day ceremony at 2 p.m. May 27 at the B-29 Memorial Complex at the airport. Wojciechowski retired from the U.S. Air Force as a colonel and from Pratt Community College, where he has been president for the past 24 years.
Lt. Col. Matthew J. Bedwell is also a guest speaker. He is a Kansas National Guard officer who served in Iraq in 2005 and southern Afghanistan in 2009.
Fire department holds car show http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130517/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130519260/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:29 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130517/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130519260/-1/Events The Pratt City Fire Department will hold a car show Memorial Day weekend. Friday, May 24 will be Cruise Night, beginning at 6 p.m. A car show and shine begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
For information and registration forms, email Todd Hoffman at todd396@cox.net.
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75'ers Dinner set, Miss Kansas contestants will be guests http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130510/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509197/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130510/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509197/-1/Events The annual 75'ers Dinner will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 3 at the Pratt Municipal Building. All Pratt County residents age 75 and older are invited to attend the free dinner. No reservations are required. Spouses or caregivers under 75 may attend for $4.
Invited guests for the third year will be the 25 Miss Kansas contestants, who will visit with 75'ers during dinner and introduce themselves after the meal. Entertainment will also be [...]]]>
Kansas Sampler Festival celebrates what there is to see and do in Kansas http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130426/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429352/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:44:18 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130426/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429352/-1/Events Brain Train running Saturday http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130425/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429552/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 8:54:20 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130425/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429552/-1/Events The Pilot Club of Pratt will hold its annual Brain Train from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Sixth Street Park Depot and Train Station.
The afternoon features safety lessons for adults and kids and a free train ride with each safety lesson.
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Parade forming for June Pageant Week http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130424/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429610/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:44:53 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130424/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429610/-1/Events A call has gone out for convertibles.
Although it is six weeks away, plans are already well underway for the Miss Kansas Parade on June 8 in downtown Pratt. Convertibles are a vital part of the parade as transportation for the Miss Kansas candidates so anyone with a convertible is asked to help out at the parade.
Leading the charge for the parade this year is new Kiwanis member Andrea Polf. The Kiwanis have [...]]]>
Wildflower tour scheduled in Gyp Hills http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130424/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429880/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Wed, 24 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130424/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429880/-1/Events Forensics team will present state showcase http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130423/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429887/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Tue, 23 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130423/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429887/-1/Events More to enjoy at annual brunch, auction http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130419/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130418866/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:05:56 Carol Bronson http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130419/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130418866/-1/Events South Wind Hospice is calling their April 27 fund-raiser "Styles-Spangles-Spirits." It's the annual champagne brunch and purse auction, with the addition of a style show and additional accessories to bid on, including scarves, jewelry and sunglasses.
Because of conflicts, it's not being held during Mother's Day weekend, but it's still a good opportunity for mothers and daughters or groups of friends to share an enjoyable morning.
Bikes and Blues Rally slated in Macksville http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419094/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Thu, 18 Apr 2013 8:37:42 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419094/-1/Events The public is invited to attend the Macksville Bikes and Blues Rally on May 4 at the Macksville City Park. It will begin, following the 12 p.m. prayer, which will conclude the Christian Motorcyclists Association's "Run for the Son" Ride.
There will be food vendors available and camping in the park.
The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher Band from Kansas City, Mo., will deliver heart-pounding blues. He recently released his [...]]]>
Vintage aircraft to fly in for dedication http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130416/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419361/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Tue, 16 Apr 2013 9:02:35 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130416/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419361/-1/Events Sweet Adelines host fund raiser http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130405/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130409378/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Fri, 5 Apr 2013 8:55:39 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130405/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130409378/-1/Events Optimists try again for Pancake Feed http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130402/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130409826/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Tue, 2 Apr 2013 9:14:59 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130402/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130409826/-1/Events The Pratt Optimist Club is having their Pancake Feed at the Pratt Community College Cafeteria on Wednesday, April 3rd from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This will be the "Third Times the Charm" for the club, as the weather has forced two cancellations.
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Easter egg hunt slated http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130324/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329623/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Sun, 24 Mar 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130324/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329623/-1/Events Deseret Health and Rehab in Pratt will host an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. April 30. Children age 0-3 will meet at the north corner of the facility. Older children, up to age 10, will meet at the south side and hunt in Hampton-Pennock Park. Prizes will be awarded to a boy and a girl in each age group.
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Party til the cows come home at Pratt County Fair http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130320/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329915/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:33:25 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130320/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329915/-1/Events Pilot Club sets annual chicken and noodle dinner http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130320/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130319134/-1/Events?rssfeed=true Wed, 20 Mar 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130320/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130319134/-1/Events On March 25, the Pilot Club of Pratt will be holding its 31st annual Chicken and Noodle Dinner at the Municipal Building, serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Ticket are available at Skaggs and Parsons Jewelry, from any Pilot or at the door. Price of tickets are $6 and $4 for children under 12 years of age.
Carry out dinners are available, and the public will have the opportunity to purchase chicken and noodles to take home.